§ 61. Sir William Darlingasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the relative dollar-earning capacity of pottery, cotton, motor cars, Scotch whisky and tobacco.
§ Mr. BottomleyRecorded exports to the dollar area during January to May, 1950, expressed in terms of United States dollars were: pottery (i.e., china and earthenware) 7.7 million dollars, cotton yarns and manufactures 12.3 million dollars, cars 29.5 million dollars, whisky 19.1 million dollars, and tobacco 0.089 million dollars. The figure for whisky includes Scotch and Irish whisky which are not separately recorded in the Trade Accounts.
§ Sir W. DarlingWill the hon. Member bear in mind the relative capital equipment of these important industries and indicate to the House the view that Scotch whisky is the best dollar-earner which this country has?
§ Mr. BottomleyWe always have in mind the relative importance of these industries.